If you are interested in this Northeast Territory Account Manager - Chemicals Sales position - you should have an understanding of chemistry/chemicals, a Bachelors degree and experience of 3-10 years of chemical sales or sales to industries like metal working, pvc, plastics, coatings, lubricants, refining, flame retardants, etc.

This position reports to the Director of Sales & Marketing and is responsible for selling a variety of chemicals to be used by industrial companies - like metalworking, pvc, plastics, coatings, lubricants, etc.. The significant challenges of the position are to grow business and market share with existing customers, obtain new customers, and pursue the development of additional domestic channels. Will service existing accounts within his/her assigned region including, but are not limited to: obtaining orders, establishing new accounts, resolving customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, preparing reports and making recommendations to management for increasing sales.

As this Territory Account Manager you will manage sales of specialty chemicals to customers and prospective customers in an assigned multi-state territory and will be expected to develop an in-depth knowledge of products, services and markets in order to match the Company’s offerings to both existing and prospective customer needs. You will also be expected to build and maintain long-term, lasting business relationships through effective communication, technical consultation, and knowledge of products, applications and industry trends. Must effectively communicate internally (i.e. customer call reports) as well as including developing and continually updating forecasts, market trends and competitive activity in a timely fashion. Prefer someone who is living in the Philly to New Jersey area - will be responsible for PA to Maine and eastern Canada.

To be successful in this position include building strong relationships and business partnerships with customers, knowledge of technical / chemistry product applications and terminology unique to the chemical industry; creativity; time management; and the ability to communicate in non-technical terms to non-technical individuals

Must possess and exhibit a high level of technical skills with the ability to effectively communicate and sell to various levels and departments of existing and prospective customer organizations.

High preference for Bachelors/Masters in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering.

Experience with sales elements of ERP commercial systems is a plus. sales volume within the region, highlighting competitive activity, addressing customer / market needs with Product Development and / or Technical Service.

Must be professional, ethical, results and business-oriented with a strong work ethic. The experience to grow existing customers and to aggressively develop prospective customers through face-to-face selling.

Must be able to work independently and manage his/her work time effectively.

Should have the potential to effectively lead and manage others.

Ability to influence and develop high level relationships (both internal and external).

High level of ethics and integrity is an absolute requirement.

Microsoft Office, Excel and Power Point proficiency is required.

Proven record of exceeding established sales budgets and time/territory management skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Home office base is required. - Prefer someone who is living in the Philly to New Jersey area - will be responsible for PA to Maine and eastern Canada.

Ability and willingness to travel within the assigned territory. Overnight travel expected. Initially heavy travel to acquaint with current and potential accounts.

Domestic travel via personal automobile and commercial air transportation (both domestically and internationally) for sustained periods of time is required. Some international travel may on occasion be required.